‘Comparing apples to bicycles’: Indy Eleven criticizes state-backed study of stadium plans
The fiscal impact statements differs greatly from a team-backed, independent study conducted in an effort to sway lawmakers.
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Ed Feigenbaum: Will Senate action prompt Holcomb to testify on hate crimes?
Since shaming isn’t Gov. Eric Holcomb’s style and social conservatives have their message heard clearly in the House, the governor’s options for persuading House Republicans to amend the hate crimes bill are limited.
Consider unified district
“Township schools must receive reform, too,” by Marshawn Wolley. “Let’s talk about teacher pay,” by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz. “Get serious about funding public schools,” by Glenda Ritz. All printed in IBJ’s Feb. 8 issue of Forefront. So much talk and where does it end? Many expenses are duplicated in nine townships school systems on buildings, maintenance […]
Voters had enough
I could sum up my disgust after reading Pierre Atlas’ IBJ column [“It’s about how you play the game,” Feb. 8] in a single sentence, but then I would be discounted as just another “Trumper.” Donald Trump had no reason to take this job, except for the fact that the country was moving toward socialism […]
Mike Smith: Greet ‘Alice’ and her companion, poverty, with compassion
Alice—an acronym for asset-limited, income-constrained and employed—is the waitress, busboy, hotel housekeeper, repairman and similar individuals who work but live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Marie Mackintosh: Businesses must engage early to build talent pipeline
The bottom line is that we have a responsibility as parents and leaders in business, community and school to come together to help all young people understand the myriad careers available to them in their own back yard.
MICKEY MAURER: Pence isn’t as bad as enemies suggest
Some of his positions are indefensible, but bad judgment doesn’t make him evil.
Editorial: Legislature must strengthen hate crimes bill before session ends
Indiana is currently one of a few states without a hate crimes law and getting off that list is important to the state’s economic development and talent-recruitment efforts.
Ralston is father of state parks, primaries, utility commission
Democrat Samuel M. Ralston served as Indiana’s governor from 1913-1917, during an era when governors were not allowed to seek re-election. Ralston, who oversaw the state’s 100th birthday celebration, was responsible for creating a state parks system, a public service commission to regulate utilities, a vocational education act, a child-labor law, an inheritance tax, a […]
Maggie Phelps: Being an influencer is about more than position
The best influencers build relationships because they want to, not because they “should.” It’s not about landing the next promotion or climbing the ladder.
2019 Health Care Heroes: Clinic cares for Hamilton County’s poor
In a county known for its affluence, the clinic has become a lifeline for the working poor and the small businesses that employ them.
Mexican-fusion eatery Comida opens in The Ambassador
The space just north of Central Library formerly housed Plow & Anchor and other restaurants. Also this week: The Barre Code, Orangetheory Fitness, Target and Claire’s.
Members of Congress voice alarm about report that Trump has grown frustrated with Coats
Indiana’s Rep. Susan Brooks said it would be “worrisome” if Trump were to remove Coats as director of national intelligence. And Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana said he seems no indication a change is coming.
2019 Health Care Heroes: Team helps frail elderly avoid hospitalization
OPTIMISTIC, a project of Dr. Kathleen Unroe and researchers at the Regenstrief Institute, gives frail nursing home patients the medical care they need without moving them to a hospital.
IU fuels startups with new program to help faculty, staff with business ideas
Indiana University has launched a support program at all its campuses that school officials hope will lead to an onslaught of startups coming out of the school.
2019 Health Care Heroes: Internships for the disabled put desirable jobs within reach
A partnership forged six years ago to match disabled college students with paid internships has blossomed into the Eskenazi Health Initiative for Empowerment and Economic Independence.
Indiana coal mine to close this spring, costing 80 jobs
White Stallion Energy of Evansville says workers will be given the chance to transfer to one of the company’s other mine sites.
Bayer to close Mishawka logistics center, costing 200 jobs
The company said in a statement the closure would help it “reduce complexity, improve efficiency and enhance customer service.”
Business leaders say they’ll fight for changes in what is now ‘not a hate crimes bill’
The Senate amended Senate Bill 12 so it no longer specifies that crimes motivated by bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and other categories are eligible for stronger penalties.
In unanimous ruling in Indiana case, high court says ban on high fines applies to states
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion in favor of Marion resident Tyson Timbs. Police seized his $40,000 Land Rover when they arrested him for selling about $400 worth of heroin.